#EdFringe17 Comedy Q&A: Simon Morley

Naked
Ambition is a collection of stories celebrating 20 years of Puppetry Of The Penis. We chat with
Simon Morley to get the low down.

This show is about how it all started, and Simon Morley’s journey across the world wearing no pants.

Tell me about Naked Ambition Simon.

20
years ago I had crazy idea that would go from some bedroom sibling rivalry to a
theatrical juggernaut that would travel to over 35 countries and be performed
in 5 languages. This show is about how it all started, and Simon Morley’s
journey across the world wearing no pants. Celebrity encounters, embarrassing
moments, and taking on the might of the US government.

What does Edinburgh
mean to you?

It’s
where it all began for me. It’s the greatest marketplace on earth for foolish
behaviour.

Who inspires you and
why?

I
would have to say the late great Malcolm Hardy.

Describe your best or worst experiences on stage.

We
once had the fire alarm go off in the middle of our show at the Gilded Balloon.
We were ejected along with our audience, not even given time to get our pants,
so decided to continue the performance down in the square whilst standing upon
a statue. Our crowd very quickly grew to over 1000 people, making it very
difficult for the police to get anywhere near us.

Describe your best or worst review.

“Unhygienic!”

If you weren’t a performer,
what would you be?

Dolphin
Trainer.

What was the last book
you read?

The
Chep Gordon Bio.

Ask and then answer a question
of your own choosing.

Q: How do they get cranes on top of buildings?

A: Shouldn’t you be focused on writing your
show!

Imagine that the BBC
have asked you to produce a primetime show. What would it be and who else would
be involved?

“Cockstars”
- A search for new talent to perform in Puppetry
Of The Penis.

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